Lesotho's LNAEP: Empowering Teachers, Parents, and Children

A greatly concerning statistic at a time when Lesotho is grappling with high youth unemployment rates, worsened national unemployment rate, social & economic inequality, barriers for access to finance, and fragile economic growth - these numbers reflect looming crisis unless decisive action is taken to avert the situation now! Everyone involved must join effort to secure quality foundational learning and not risk compounding struggles of tomorrow, such as weak human capital, reduced competitiveness and innovative thinking, and limited opportunities for future generations.

“We are working to ensuring that children across the country build strong cognitive, social, and emotional skills for lifelong success.” _Dr. Mutezigaju Flora, PhD, The Deputy Director General at RWANDA BASIC EDUCATION BOARD From improving teacher lesson planning, to supporting children with special needs, to sharing tools for lesson observation and CPD, the #TMR Project has helped build a system that supports play-based learning at every level. With #TMR’s support, Schools now have:  🔹 Stronger teacher planning tools  🔹 Better systems for lesson observation & CPD  🔹 Inclusive support for children with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.) Teachers, districts, and schools are already committed to sustaining these transformations. With Rwanda’s ESSP (Education Sector Strategic Plan) and Foundational Learning Strategy, the work continues, and children will keep benefiting for years to come. #TMRLegacyBegins #TMRImpact #TMR2025 #TwigireMumikinoRwanda

📢 It’s time to redesign the education workforce. In 'How can Learning Teams promote more inclusive classrooms?', Deborah Kimathi argues that the lone-teacher model cannot meet the complex needs of today’s diverse classrooms. Instead, Learning Teams — collaborative groups of educators, specialists, and community members — can ensure every child is supported academically, socially, and emotionally. Evidence from across Africa and beyond shows these teams can increase access to specialist expertise, improve teaching quality and learning outcomes, and boost confidence and inclusion for marginalised learners. 📄 Read the full article — part of a series of studies on inclusive education in Africa and beyond: https://lnkd.in/g3R9UN3x 📧 To explore partnership opportunities, email: Partnerships4Success1@et.britishcouncil.org #EnglishandSchoolEducation #InclusionandBelonging #BritishCouncil #LearningTeams #PolicyToPractice #EducationEquity #InclusiveAfrica

GWI aims to boost school enrollment for girls in rural Uganda, where many drop out due to a shortage of female teachers. Our project will train 50 women from these areas as qualified secondary school teachers and education ambassadors, impacting 2000 children annually and improving girls' enrollment.

"In Pakistan’s conflict-affected northwest, education—especially for girls—has become both a casualty and a battlefield. While state officials pledge reforms and families cling to hope, the reality on the ground tells a more sobering story. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Pakistan, rising militancy, chronic neglect, underdevelopment and cultural constraints are converging to undermine educational access and quality. In this report for The Durand Dispatch, Qambar Ali traces the lived experiences of students, teachers, and communities navigating a fragile education system —offering insight into how insecurity, poverty, and governance failures are shaping the futures of millions. In this report for The Durand Dispatch, Qambar Ali traces the lived experiences of students, teachers, and communities navigating a fragile education system —offering insight into how insecurity, poverty, and governance failures are shaping the futures of millions. Releasing today: subscribe to read: www.duranddispatch.com"

📊 Friday Fact: Education Crisis in Sub-Saharan Africa 🌍 Did you know? Sub-Saharan Africa continues to face one of the world’s most urgent education crises: 🔹 1 in 5 children aged 6–11 are out of school 🔹 1 in 3 adolescents aged 12–14 are not attending 🔹 A staggering 60% of youth aged 15–17 are out of school — right when they should be building future-ready skills 📌 That’s over 98 million children without access to basic or secondary education. 📌 Girls, rural learners, and children from low-income households are most at risk of being left behind. 📌 Many students face overcrowded classrooms, poorly trained teachers, and limited resources. 📎 Source: https://lnkd.in/gQTUnSxZ 💡 How Sawabona Africa is helping We support community-led education efforts across South Africa and Lesotho by providing: 📘 Early literacy, afterschool tutoring & mentorship 👩🏽🔬 Maths and science tutoring (with a focus on girls) 🎓 School sponsorships and access to high-quality education 🧠 Mental health workshops and safe learning spaces Because closing the education gap starts one learner, one teacher, and one safe space at a time. 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dApu46Ky #sawabonaknows #fridayfact #educationcrisis #subsaharanafrica #outofschoolchildren #supporteducation #empowerthrougheducation #brightstart #pyma #helpLesotho #educationmatters #youthdevelopment #purposedriven

Education Stakeholders Forum on Competency Based Education (CBE) The Ministry of Education in collaboration with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) convened a stakeholders’ consultative forum in Naivasha to deliberate on the progress of Competency Based Education (CBE). The meeting provided a platform for open dialogue, reflection, and collaboration among sector players, reaffirming our shared commitment to: ✅ Strengthen the implementation of CBE ✅ Ensure inclusivity and learner-centered approaches ✅ Align education with Kenya’s vision of nurturing skilled, innovative, and responsible citizens 📲 Read more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ecWbtwii #CompetencyBasedEducation #CBE #EducationNews #Kenyanteachers #TSCUpdates #MoE

Education is more than the ability to read and write it is the foundation of peace, equality, and a better future. In every community, the classroom should be a safe space where every child, regardless of background, religion, or status, can dream without limits and work toward those dreams. Yet, for too many children in Nigeria like the Almajiri children, access to quality education remains a distant hope. Many of them wander the streets, vulnerable to exploitation, poverty, and neglect. These children are not statistics, they are future leaders, innovators, and peacemakers waiting to be nurtured. When we educate a child, we plant seeds of peace. We create opportunities that break the cycles of poverty and injustice. And when education is equal and inclusive, we give every child not just a privileged few, the tools to build a fairer, more peaceful society. It is time we treat education not as a privilege, but as a right. Let us stand together to ensure that no child is left behind in the quest for quality education.

Kenya's ambitious shift from the 8-4-4 system to the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) aims to equip learners with 21st-century skills through practical, learner-centered education. However, the transition faces critical challenges. Schools, especially public ones, grapple with inadequate infrastructure like classrooms and labs required for CBC’s hands-on learning. Many teachers are unprepared, lacking the training necessary for the new pedagogies. Financial burdens on families rise due to material costs and assessments, exacerbating inequities. Early specialization at Grade 9 raises concerns about students making uninformed career choices without solid guidance.Compared to the 8-4-4 system, which focused on theory and examinations, CBC promises flexibility and skill development but demands far greater resources and support. Solutions include increased government investment in infrastructure and technology, robust teacher training programs, subsidizing learning materials for families, and strengthened guidance counseling to aid pathway choices. Community education on CBC’s benefits will build trust and collaboration.With targeted reforms addressing these challenges, CBC can fulfill its promise of transforming Kenyan education for today’s dynamic world.#KenyaEducationReform #CBCChallenges #FutureOfEducation #SkillsForLife #EducationMatters #TeachingTransformation #KenyanYouth #LearningRevolution #EducationForAll #BetterSchoolsBetterKenya

No Child Left Behind: Our Partners in Action In support of #MINEDUC’s efforts to ensure all children return to school, the LIFT programme is partnering with 16 local organizations to reach out-of-school children and youth—and bring them back to learning! Watch this video to see how ready our partners are to make it happen. Together, we’re building a brighter, more inclusive future for every learner in Rwanda. #BackToSchool #LIFT #InclusiveEducation #Rwanda Cambridge Education Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office RWANDA BASIC EDUCATION BOARD Yvette Iyadede Generation rise YWCA Rwanda